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About Westwind Counselling
Westwind was founded in 1998 as Canada's first private eating disorder treatment centre. Since opening their doors, Westwind has continued to flourish and grow, providing a safe place to heal. Their well developed program is available for women from around the world ages 19 and older. Westwind's unique treatment experience includes personalized treatment plans in a comfortable environment. Clients partake in individual counseling along with 1-on-1 sessions with a registered dietitian to help develop nutritional goals, discuss challenges and fears, and learn about nutrition for long-term recovery. Group sessions are held 3 times daily and include nutrition education, mindfulness, meditation, yoga, goal setting, restaurant outings, art therapy, body image and exercise, and so much more. Westwind Counseling also provides an online recovery program called R.I.S.E where clients can engage in tele-health services in the comfort of their own home. The R.I.S.E. program is open to all genders ages 17 and up. The online program includes daily meal support, 3 weekly groups, and a weekly 1-on-1 session with a dietitian and counsellor.
Westwind Counseling's home can accommodate up to 6 guests, making individual attention easy to come by. Clients will also have their own bedroom, and Wi-Fi is available throughout the home. In addition, clients are welcome to bring a laptop and personal cell phone with them to treatment. Their Kelowna home has a spacious outdoor patio and outdoor pool for clients to enjoy.
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Women only
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Women only
Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Non 12 Step
Non-12-Step philosophies veer from the spiritual focus of the 12-Steps and instead treat the disease of addiction with holistic or secular modalities.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Body Image Therapy
Therapists use cognitive behavior techniques to challenge how patients perceive their body and their worth, rewriting negative thoughts and attitudes.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Group Therapy
Two or more people meet with a therapist together. Patients get valuable peer support, strengthen interpersonal skills, and improve self-awareness.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Eating Disorders
An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.
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Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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